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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 492.91 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 492.91 and 231.25 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 492.91 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/492.91 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 492.91 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 113,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,985.44/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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